Neuropeptide W (Preproprotein L8) (hPPL8) [Cleaved into: Neuropeptide W-23 (NPW23) (hL8); Neuropeptide W-30 (NPW30) (hL8C)]
1_MAWRP 6_ GERGA 11_ PASRP 16_ RLALL 21_ LLLLL 26_ LPLPS 31_ GAWYK 36_ HVASP 41_ RYHTV 46_ GRAAG 51_ LLMGL 56_ RRSPY 61_ LWRRA 66_ LRAAA 71_ GPLAR 76_ DTLSP 81_ EPAAR 86_ EAPLL 91_ LPSWV 96_ QELWE 101_ TRRRS 106_ SQAGI 111_ PVRAP 116_ RSPRA 121_ PEPAL 126_ EPESL 131_ DFSGA 136_ GQRLR 141_ RDVSR 146_ PAVDP 151_ AANRL 156_GLPCL
1: Plays a regulatory role in the organization of neuroendocrine signals accessing the anterior pituitary gland. Stimulates water drinking and food intake. May play a role in the hypothalamic response to stress (By similarity). NPW23 activates GPR7 and GPR8 more efficiently than NPW30